diu3 mei5吊尾

Jyutpingdiu3 mei5

Yalediu méih

動詞

Definition

To shadow, tail, or secretly follow someone.

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How it's used

This term carries a slightly clandestine or sneaky connotation, often used in contexts involving surveillance or suspicion. While it can describe physical following, it is frequently used to imply that the person being followed is unaware of the pursuit. It is a common choice in crime dramas or when discussing someone being stalked or monitored.

Examples

nei5你bong1幫ngo5我diu3吊zyu6住keoi5佢mei5尾，tai2睇haa6下keoi5佢heoi3去bin1邊。

Help me tail him and see where he goes.

keoi5佢hou2好ci5似jau5有jan4人diu3吊mei5尾，haang4行dak1得hou2好gap1急。

It looks like someone is following him, he is walking very fast.

Common phrases

diu3吊zyu6住jan4人mei5尾

to be tailing someone

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with simply following someone in a friendly or social way. Using this to describe walking behind a friend to catch up with them sounds suspicious or aggressive, as if you are tracking them secretly.